Gospels Flashcards

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When was Mark written?

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It was written around 50-58 A.D.

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Who was Mark Writing to? Who was his audience?

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The Christians in Rome who were suffering under the rule of King Nero.

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What was Marks style of writing?

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Fast-paced and vivid.

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4
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How many chapters are in Mark?

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He wrote 16 chapters.

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5
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Who was the second author in Gospels after Mark?

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Matthew.

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When was Matthew written?

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It was written around 60-70 A.D.

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Who was Matthew writing to? Who was his audience?

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He was writing to the Jewish people.

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8
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How many chapters are in Matthew?

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He wrote 28 chapters.

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9
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Who came after Matthew?

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Luke.

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What made Luke different than the rest?

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Luke was the only Gentile and he was a Greek doctor.

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When was Luke written?

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60-70 A.D.

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12
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Who was Luke writing to? Who was his audience?

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The Greek Gentiles.

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13
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How many chapters are in Luke?

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He wrote 28 chapters.

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14
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What was Luke’s writing style?

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It was chronological, and women were featured in his passages.

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Who was the last to write in Gospels?

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John the beloved.

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16
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What was John’s source of information?

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He was Jesus’s closest friend therefore anything he wrote was firsthand.

17
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When was John written?

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90 A.D.

18
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Who was John writing to? Who was his audience?

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His audience was dispersed.

19
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What was John the Beloved’s goal in writing John?

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His goal was to show that Jesus was the son of God. He accomplished this by writing the 7 signs.

20
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How many chapters are in John?

A

21.

21
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Which gospel is the oldest?

A

Mark.